Comments made by presidential candidate Donald Trump today that if abortion were outlawed there would have “to be some form of punishment” for women seeking an abortion are troubling, said Family Research Council Action President Tony Perkins.
“Trump’s suggestion that he would support punishing women seeking abortions because there are “conservative Republicans” advocating such a policy shows Mr. Trump is ill-informed in this vital issue,” said Perkins. “While Trump has since “clarified” his position on punishing women, his statements suggest he should spend more time with pro-life conservatives to gain a better appreciation of what their goals and objectives really are.”
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“The pro-life movement values both mother and child and seeks to uphold the dignity of both by seeking to protect both from the damage of abortion and the predatory abortion industry.
“This is why Family Research Council Action has consistently supported legislation that protects the mother and her child. Abortion can cause both short-term and long-term physical complications for women, and can significantly affect a woman’s ability to have healthy future pregnancies. In addition, abortion can have serious psychological ramifications that can affect a woman for life.
“Women deserve to know the truth about the negative physical and psychological effects of abortion, and also be given clear information about the development of their children so that they can make an informed decision.
“We desire to build a culture of life because we hold all human life—including both mothers and their unborn children—as gifts to be treasured. We look forward to the day when mothers and their unborn children are protected under the law from the travesty of abortion,” concluded Perkins.
